Tiffany means manifestation of God — from the Greek Theophania (divine appearance), given to girls born on Epiphany. Breakfast at Tiffany's is one of cinema's most iconic films. Tiffany & Co. is the most prestigious jewellery brand on Earth. The little blue box is the most recognised packaging in luxury. Three syllables of divine manifestation, Hepburn elegance, and robin's-egg-blue diamonds.
Breakfast at Tiffany's is one of cinema's most iconic films.
Tiffany & Co. is the most prestigious jewellery brand.
Three syllables with a sparkling, luxurious sound: TIF-ah-nee.
The little blue box is the most recognised luxury packaging.
The meaning manifestation of God is divine.
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The vibe of Tiffany
manifestation of GodBreakfast at Tiffany'sHepburnTiffany & Coblue boxdiamondEpiphanyluxury
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Origin & history of Tiffany
Greek Theophania (manifestation of God)→medieval French Tiffanie→English Tiffany
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Greek / French roots
Tiffany comes from the Greek Theophania meaning manifestation of God, given to girls born on Epiphany. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) starring Audrey Hepburn is one of cinema's most iconic films. Tiffany & Co. is the world's most prestigious jewellery brand.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval from Theophania; Tiffany & Co. founded 1837; Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961).
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Today
Tiffany remains a beloved choice, ranking #735 in the US. 339,751 babies have been named Tiffany since 1942.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Tiffany?
1988peak year
Today, Tiffany is rarely chosen — ranked around #735, with only about 414 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1988, 18,363 babies were given the name (ranked #13 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1980s. Tiffany has been declining in recent years. In all, around 339,751 babies have been registered as Tiffany since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Tiffany's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — divine manifestation adventure. People named Tiffany tend to be sparkling, luxurious, and gifted at being God's manifestation in a blue box.
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